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PCOS Pizza Recipes - Ricotta and Spinach Crust Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Pizza Recipes - Ricotta and Spinach Crust Pizza
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Pizza Recipes - Ricotta and Spinach Crust Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 20g protein, and 35g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
20g Protein
35g Carbs
15g Fat
This PCOS-friendly pizza recipe uses a spinach and ricotta crust, providing a low-GI alternative to traditional pizza dough. The variety of vegetables used as toppings provide a range of nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. Grocery list: Spinach, Ricotta cheese, Eggs, Almond flour, Tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Bell peppers, Mushrooms, Olives, Onions.

Ingredients

  • For the crust: 2 cups of spinach (60g)
  • 1 cup of ricotta cheese (250g)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of almond flour (50g), Salt to taste. For the topping: 1/2 cup of tomato sauce (125g)
  • 1 cup of mozzarella cheese (100g)
  • 1/2 cup of bell peppers (75g)
  • 1/2 cup of mushrooms (50g)
  • 1/2 cup of olives (50g)
  • 1/2 cup of onions (75g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Blend the spinach, ricotta cheese, eggs, almond flour, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Spread the mixture on a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is firm.
  5. Spread the tomato sauce over the crust, then add the mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and onions.
  6. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
This PCOS-friendly pizza recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS. The spinach and ricotta crust is a great source of calcium, which can help regulate hormones, and the variety of vegetables provide a range of antioxidants and fiber, which can help manage insulin levels. The low-GI ingredients used in this recipe can help maintain steady blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Eggs.

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Eggs are a good source o...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Pizza Recipes - Ricotta and Spinach Crust Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 20g protein (23%), 35g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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